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CONTENTSONTENTSCONTENTS

9810

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sureTRACK™ Test StripsA sureTRACK ™- 4 (K-1300-25)

Free Chlorine 0-10 ppmBromine 0-20 ppmpH 6.4-8.4Total Alkalinity 0-240 ppm25-count multipack (1 carton)

sureTRACK ™- 4 (K-1300-50)50-count multipack (2 cartons)



B sureTRACK ™- 6 (K-1310-25)Free Chlorine 0-10 ppmBromine 0-20 ppmpH 6.4-8.4Total Alkalinity 0-240 ppmTotal Hardness 0-800 ppmCyanuric Acid 0-300 ppm25-count multipack (1 carton)




The call came in the middle of a hot, humidday. A distressed man said the surface ofhis pool had developed mysterious dark-colored spots, and he needed a PI to figureout why. I put thoughts of a cold one awayand hurried off. When I reached the pool,the owner opined it was metal staining.But I took one look at those spots andknew the nemesis we were facing. Youdon’t soon forget the look ofblack algae!The diagnosis was simple, but how hadalgae established itself in a seeminglywell-maintained pool? I got out my TaylorsureTRACK ™ test strips and performed asanitizer check; the free chlorine levelwas drastically low. “Sir, do you have anautomatic chlorinator?” I asked. He did,and I asked him to show it to me. Sureenough, the chlorinator had been switched

off accidentally. Unfortunately, thepool owner hadn’t tested his

chlorine level every day likehe should. Inadequate

disinfection and scorchingtemperatures had combined to

create the perfect conditions forthis tenacious invader. He rushedto his chemical supplier foralgaecide and a stainless steelpool brush, and I went back tomy office to wait for the nextcall. Case closed.


Countertop Display (9810):Purchase sureTRACK™- 4 or - 6 Dip-n-ReadWater uality Tests by Taylor Technologiesand receive this sturdy countertopdisplay at no additional charge.The colorful merchandiserholds 25 bottles of strips,features the Pool Investigotter™,and measures 12 1/2 wide by12 1/2 deep by 18 high.

CONSUMER PRODUCTSONSUMER PRODUCTSCONSUMER PRODUCTS

When the market asked, “Where areTaylor’s test strips?” we said, “They’llhave to be pretty special before we’ll putour name on the bottle. The company’sreputation as the most trusted name inwater testing is our greatest asset.” Whenwe released our sureTRACK™- 4 test stripslast year, after trials by consumers andexperts alike, our dry chemistry formula-tions proved themselves worthy. From thedispenser to the color standards to thereagent pads, our strips delivered conven-ience without compromise. We’re pleasedto announce that in 2004 the same can besaid of our new sureTRACK™ - 6 test strips!

Each bottle of these six-way tests contains50 strips to simultaneously determine freechlorine or bromine, pH, total alkalinity,total hardness, and cyanuric acid stabilizer.(The four-way tests include the sameparameters, minus hardness and stabilizer.)The target ranges for each of these valuescorrespond to the updated recommenda-tions of the American National StandardsInstitute (ANSI) and the National Spa &Pool Institute (NSPI). Note: the chemicalindicator in our free chlorine test will notgive a false-positive result in the presenceof monopersulfate shock or a high level ofcombined chlorine.

Product ships in plain cartons and ispeggable. A free counter display for 25bottles may be requested by calling800-TEST KIT or by [email protected].

Savings increase with the size of the order.Call your Taylor distributor to inquireabout higher quantities than shown.

BK-1310

AK-1300-25

P-O-P Display for Retailers (9786):An educated shopper will appreciate the value in a premiumtest kit. Help your customers choose the best kit for theirneeds, use their kit to head off common water problems,and understand when to seek your expert advice. Test KitLearning Center with 450 leaflets is FREE upon requestwith a case purchase of Basic™ or Trouble-Shooter™ kits($3.50 shipping/handling fee will be added).

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Residential Series ™ Comparator (9782 shown):Recognized by two equal-size test cells and five printed-color standards. Calibrated to work with pH reagentsR-0014, R-0015, and R-0016. Features dual sanitizer values,protected color standards, and molded volume marks.

AK-1000-24

BK-1004

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Trouble-Shooter ™ OT-High(K-1003-12)Total Chlorine .5-5 ppmBromine 1-10 ppmpH 6.8-8.2Acid & Base DemandTotal Alkalinity12-pack in carton display

Residential Series™

Liquid reagents in the Residential Series™

come in .75 oz. bottles. Both the Basic™

and Trouble-Shooter™ kits offer a choiceof orthotolidine (OT) or N,N-diethyl-p-phenylenediamine (DPD) for determiningsanitizer residuals. DPD is recognized bypublic health authorities as the bestmethod for testing recreational waters.

Tests are protected in opaque, injection-molded plastic cases suitable for hangingor counter display.

ABasic ™ OT-High (K-1000-24)Total Chlorine .5-5 ppmBromine 1-10 ppmpH 6.8-8.2

Spanish (K-1000S-24)24-pack in carton display

Basic ™ DPD-High (K-1001-24)Free Chlorine .5-5 ppmBromine 1-10 ppmpH 6.8-8.2


Basic ™ DPD-Low (K-1101-24)Free Chlorine .25-2.5 ppmBromine .5-5ppmpH 6.8-8.224-pack in carton display

BTrouble-Shooter ™ DPD-High(K-1004-12)Free & Total Chlorine .5-5 ppmBromine 1-10 ppmpH 6.8-8.2Acid DemandTotal Alkalinity


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BBiguanide sanitizer/HydrogenPeroxide shock (K-1725)1 drop = 5 ppm PHMB,1 drop = 5 ppm H 2O2

C Sodium Chloride (for salt waterchlorine generators) (K-1766)1 drop = 200 ppm NaCl

BK-1725

The “do-it-yourself” type is not afraid tolearn new skills. These are the consumerswho will appreciate our new i-CARE™ kit(K-1005), a comprehensive set of pool andspa water-quality tests for homes connectedto the Internet. Modeled after theComplete™ kit in our 2000 Series™ forprofessionals—a longtime favorite ofservice technicians—it contains all the testsneeded to assure sanitary, balanced water,including chlorine stabilizer (cyanuricacid) and calcium hardness.

In most areas of the country, if owners keeptheir water chemistry within the “ideal”ranges noted in the user’s manual, this willbe sufficient to keep the vessel and itsequipment protected from corrosion andscaling. When testing reveals parameter(s)outside the ideal range, consumers candetermine what treatment is necessary tobalance the water by accessing Taylor’swebsite, selecting POOL/SPA, clickingon ANALYE YOUR WATER, and thenplugging in their test results.

Note: DIYers without Internet accessshould purchase the Complete™ kit(K-2005) on page 9, which contains aWatergram ™ for balance calculations.

The K-1005 employs the high-range comparator (9782) like other kits in theResidential Series™. The DPD method isused exclusively for determining chlorineand bromine levels. A 25 mL sample tube(4034) is included for performing the totalalkalinity and hardness tests, as is aspecially marked test tube for determiningthe level of stabilizer in outdoor pools thatare protected from chlorine degradationby cyanuric acid. The molded plastic case,which will stack or hang, secures .75 oz.bottles of reagent.

Ai-CARE ™-High (K-1005-6)Free & Total Chlorine .5-5 ppmBromine 1-10 ppmpH 6.8-8.2Acid & Base DemandTotal AlkalinityCalcium HardnessCyanuric Acid6-pack; no display cartonInquire about availability of instructions in Spanish

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Residential Series™ (Continued)

Alternative-Sanitizer Tests


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Counterlab Rx 1 ™ (K-0203):With its small footprint, just 21 3/4 wide and 8 deep, this lab unit is “just theprescription” for retailers with limited space. Its aluminum base houses the samereagents and printed-color comparator as in the Service Complete™ test kit; itfeatures a built-in Dalite™ lamp for accurate color matches during sanitizer andpH tests plus a built-in magnetic stirrer for easy, complete titrations duringalkalinity and hardness tests; and a quart container is provided for high-volumecyanuric acid testing, done with a plunger-type cylinder (4088). Three setupoptions are available—ask your distributor for details.Bonus! All purchasers will receive a colorful vinyl banner for in-store display.

In-Store Units:Retailers, Taylor’s product designers kept your needsfirmly in mind when they developed these two coun-tertop laboratories. Both options offer attractive, low-maintenance housing to keep reagents and testingapparatus organized; easy access to the tests mostcommonly performed on pool and spa water;and roomfor large bottles of reagents to minimize restocking.The test methods are easy to perform, and over manyyears they have proven to yield results that can berelied upon to treat problem water. With either labthere will be no downtime for repair or calibration ofdelicate instrumentation. All this can be yours for asubstantially lower initial investment—andsubsequentlower cost-per-test—than competing models.

K-0203

Water Analysis Center (K-0202): A long-time favorite, this impressive display of water-testingapparatus confers an aura of professionalism on the staff who useit. Five Slide™ comparators read free and total chlorine (in bothhigh and low ranges), pH, acid and base demand, and copperand iron content. Each Slide™ comparator contains nineliquid-color standards of precise hue, all guaranteed neverto fade, for reliable color matching. A built-in Dalite™

lamp simulates natural northern light for true colorcomparisons indoors. Total alkalinity and hardness(calcium, magnesium, and total) are determinedtitrimetrically with two burets. The control andaccuracy of self-zeroing burets like these makesburet titration the choice of serious analysts.Chlorine stabilizer levels are determined turbidi-metrically with a CYA view tube (9193). The labbase is vacuum-formed, high-impact polystyrene;it is 27 wide by 17 3/4 deep by 10 1/2 high.Bonus! All purchasers will receive a colorful vinyl banner forin-store display plus P-O-P materials (9786) shown on page 5 (whilequantities last).

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In-Store Testing & Treatment


The 2000 Series™ is designed for thekind of comprehensive, routine testingperformed by service technicians,commercial and public pool operators,and environmental health specialists.

The 2000 Series™ allows users to buildup their test kits in a stepwise fashion astheir testing needs grow, without havingto purchase a brand new case or colorcomparator unnecessarily. Reagents neededto upgrade kits appear on pages 18–19.

A fully built-out kit, such as our bestselling Service Complete™-High Range kit(below), contains tests for sanitizer and allthe elements of water balance.

These DPD kits contain a 9056 (highrange) or 9057 (low range) or 9058(pH only) comparator. Reagents come in.75 oz. bottles except in Service Complete™

kits; these offer 2 oz. bottles for high-volume testers.

Every kit in the 2000 Series™ includes acopy of Pool & Spa Water Chemistry,complete with 11 tables to facilitatechemical adjustments, as well as Taylor’sunique Watergram ™ for quick water balancecalculations.

no separate test tubeneeded for CYA test molded, raised fill marks

ensure proper volumes

YOUR NAME HERE! See page 22 for

customization threshold

molded polypropylenecase for durability

Watergram™ forcalculating water

balance

60-page illustratedtesting and

treatment guide

dilution marks forhigher-than-normalconcentrations

no-peel, no-scratch color standards

both chlorine andbromine values

living hinge forlonger life

2000 Series™

waterproof instructionscolor-coded to reagents

2000 Series™

Fridays are always a busy day for mebecause of all the weekend pool partiesparents throw for their kids. My mostrecent call went like this. “Mr. Investigotter,we’re having a pool party for our daughter’sbirthday on Sunday, but there’s somethingwrong with our water. The pH reading isjumping around, and we don’t know why.”Being a PI, I knew immediately I waslooking at a case of dreaded “pH bounce.”I hurried to the pool with my Taylor K-2015and performed a total alkalinity test. Sureenough, the alkalinity was very low, thus

making the pH difficult to stabilize.I reminded the owners to test

total alkalinity weekly toprevent damage to their pool

and its equipment, unnecessaryexpenditures on chlorine, and

skin and eye irritation. Sinceadjusting total alkalinity can alsoaffect pH, I suggested thecouple always correct theirtotal alkalinity first. Then I putthe wraps on yet another waterchemistry puzzle.

PROFESSIONAL USEROFESSIONAL USEPROFESSIONAL USE

handle on service-size case

2000 Series™ Comparator(9056 shown or 9057):Recognized by one small and onelarge test cell and six printed-color standards. Calibrated towork with pH reagents R-0004,R-0005, and R-0006. Featuresdual sanitizer values, protectedcolor standards, and moldedvolume marks.

Gepe Slim Lite™ (9199):Accurate color matching with the 2000 Series™

comparators requires natural daylight. Indoors,simulate daylight with the same illuminator usedby professional photographers. This lightweight,portable unit runs on batteries or with an ACadapter (both included).

AK-2115

9199

BK-2005

Starter™-High (K-2000)Free & Total Chlorine .5-5 ppmBromine 1-10 ppmpH 7.0-8.0Acid & Base Demand

Spanish (K-2000S-6)English also available in 6-packSpanish only available in 6-pack

Starter™-Low (K-2100)Same as K-2000 except:Free & Total Chlorine .25-2.5 ppmBromine .5-5 ppm

Test 4™-High (K-2015)Free & Total Chlorine .5-5 ppmBromine 1-10 ppmpH 7.0-8.0Acid & Base DemandTotal Alkalinity

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Nothing stops a refreshing soak fasterthan snagging your suit (birthday orotherwise) on rough surface deposits. Butthat’s exactly what my last client wasconfronted with. At the crime scene, I foundcloudy water, scaling, a partially cloggedfilter, and inefficient heating marring anotherwise beautiful spa. I suspected thecause right away, and a water testwith my Taylor K-2005 confirmedit. The spa was afflicted withhigh calcium hardness.Unfortunately, removing thesedeposits was no simple matter.It was clear the owner had tohire professionals to give theplaster an acid wash. I wishedhim good luck, and remindedhim to test for calcium hardnessat least once per month. For hisspa’s sake—and his derrière’s—I hope he’ll remember.

A Test 4™-Low (K-2115)Same as K-2015 except:Free & Total Chlorine .25-2.5 ppmBromine .5-5 ppm

B Complete™-High (K-2005)Free & Total Chlorine .5-5 ppm Bromine 1-10 ppmpH 7.0-8.0Acid & Base DemandTotal AlkalinityCalcium HardnessCyanuric Acid

Spanish (K-2005S)French (K-2005F)

All versions also available in 6-packs

Complete™-Low (K-2105)Same as K-2005 except:Free & Total Chlorine .25-2.5 ppmBromine .5-5 ppm

C Service Complete™-High (K-2005C)Same as K-2005 except features 2 oz.reagents and larger carrying case

Spanish (K-2005CS)Both versions also available in 8-packs

Service Complete™-Low (K-2105C)Same as K-2105 except features 2 oz.reagents and larger carrying case

California Regulatory™ (K-2007)Free & Total Chlorine .5-5 ppmBromine 1-10 ppm pH 7.0-8.0Cyanuric AcidAppropriate for high-volume testing of CYA

CK-2005C

The latest trend in chlorine testing atcommercial aquatics facilities has been to arefinement of the DPD color-comparisonmethod—the FAS-DPD titration. With anFAS-DPD titration you can read free andcombined chlorine directly, withoutsubtraction; measure these levels as low as0.2 ppm and as high as 20 ppm; andeliminate color matching.

Calculations of treatment dosages aremore accurate—no under- or overdosing.ery high levels of chlorine that would beoff-scale on a color comparator are easy todetermine by counting drops. And, thedistinct change in the treated water samplefrom vibrant pink to no color is easy foreveryone to see.

Taylor offers an FAS-DPD version ofseveral 2000 Series™ kits, listed at right.In addition, FAS-DPD tests can bepurchased separately in both .75 oz. and2 oz. sizes (chlorine is K-1515, bromine isK-1517, chlorine/monopersulfate combo isK-1518;see Specialty Tests on page 14).

A Complete™ FAS-DPD Chlorine(K-2006)Same as K-2005 except uses 9058comparator, sanitizer tests are titrationsto improve accuracy and eliminatecolor-matching problems, and Free &Combined Chlorine 1 drop = 0.2 or0.5 ppmAlso available in 6-packs

Complete™ FAS-DPD Bromine(K-2106)Same as K-2006 except CYA test is notneeded and Bromine 1 drop = 0.5 or1.25 ppmAlso available in 6-packs

Service Complete™ FAS-DPDChlorine (K-2006C)Same as K-2006 except features 2 oz.reagents, more DPD powder, and largercarrying case Also available in 8-packs

B California Regulatory™ FAS-DPDChlorine (K-2009)Same as K-2007 except uses 9058comparator, sanitizer tests are titrationsto improve accuracy and eliminatecolor-matching problems, and Free& Combined Chlorine 1 drop = 0.2 or0.5 ppmAppropriate for high-volume testing of CYA

FAS-DPD Titration:Colorblind for reds? You will still beable to see this FAS-DPD titration’sendpoint—the solution changesfrom color to no color, as shown inthis demonstration.

BK-2009

2000 Series™ FAS-DPDComparator (9058):Identical to 9056 and 9057 blocksexcept printed-color standards areneeded for pH test only. Sanitizertests performed in the small testcell are titrations that do notrequire color matching.

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2000 Series™ Kits with the FAS-DPD Advantage

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A Copper & Iron Midgets (K-1264)Copper 0.2-3.0 ppmIron 0-2.0 ppm

DPD Chlorine-High & pH Slides(K-1765H)Free & Total Chlorine 1.0-10 ppmpH 6.8-8.4

B DPD Chlorine-Low & pH Slides(K-1765)Free & Total Chlorine 0-3.0 ppmpH 6.8-8.4

DPD Chlorine-Low & pH Midgets(K-1762)Free & Total Chlorine 0.2-3.0 ppmpH 6.8-8.2

DPD Bromine-High & pH Slides(K-1787H)Bromine 2.0-10 ppmpH 6.8-8.4

DPD Bromine-Low & pH Slides(K-1787)Bromine 0-3.0 ppmpH 6.8-8.4

Midget ™ Comparator (9049for low-range copper shown): Recognized by eight liquid-colorstandards and a single test cell.Measures one parameter. Calibrated towork with specific reagents. Use whencolor and turbidity in the water sampleare not problems.

AK-1264

Kits in the Commercial Series™ test fortwo closely related parameters usingliquid-color standards. The Slide™ andMidget™ comparators in this series give themost accurate colorimetric readingsavailable short of high-end electronicinstrumentation. Cases are custom-moldedplastic; reagents are .75 oz. in Midget™ kitsand 2 oz. in Slide™ kits. If you are anoperator or regulator of a commercialfacility and you don’t see the ranges orcombinations to meet your local ordinances,call us toll-free at 800-TEST KIT.

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9195

Dalite ™ Lamp (9195):Testing indoors? You’ll need a source of simulated daylight foraccurate color matching. Use the Gepe Slim Lite™ (9199,pictured on page 9) with Midget™ comparators and the Dalite™

lamp (9195, pictured at right) with Slide™ comparators.

BK-1765

Slide ™ Comparator (9082A for low-range chlorine shown):Recognized by nine liquid-color standards and three testcells. Slide™ sits in Enslow base. Measures one parameter.Calibrated to work with specific reagents. Used to compensatefor color and/or turbidity in the water sample.

FeaturesLiquid Reagents • • • • • • • • •Printed-Color ComparatorLiquid-to-Liquid Comparator S S S S S M M M MReagents Color-Coded to Instructions • • • • • • • •Waterproof Instructions • • • • • • • • •Treatment Charts • • • • • • • •2004B Chemistry Guide • • • • • • • •Watergram • • • • • • • •Expandable Kit • • • • •Large-Size Reagents • • • • • • • • •Hard CaseAttach -Style Case • • • • • • • • •

Taylor offers a wide selection of testcombinations for comprehensive poolwater analysis, as the selection guideshows. As a series, these kits aredistinguished by the accuracy of liquid-to-liquid colorimetric testing (seeillustrations of Midget™ and Slide™

comparators on page 11), 2 oz. reagents,and attaché-style carrying cases. Thekit described below is representativeof the Professional Series™; pleaserefer to the Pool & Spa Water TestingProducts Price List, your Taylordistributor, or one of our customerservice representatives for detailedinformation about kits not shown.

AK-1741C


Professional Series™

A Professional Complete ™ Chlorine(K-1741C)Free & Total Chlorine 1.0-10 ppmFree & Total Chlorine 0-3.0 ppmpH 6.8-8.4Acid & Base DemandTotal AlkalinityCalcium HardnessTotal HardnessCyanuric AcidCopperIron


M Midget™ comparator with 8 color standards;S Slide™ comparator with 9 color standards (compensates for color and turbidity in sample)

TestsTotal Chlorine • • • • • • •Free Chlorine • • • • • • •Bromine • •pH • • • • • • • • •Acid Demand • • • • • • • •Base Demand • • • • • • • •Total Alkalinity • • • • • • • • •Calcium Hardness • • • • • • • • •Total Hardness • • • •Cyanuric Acid • • • • • •Copper • • • •Iron • • • •

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K-17

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K-17

41ST

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K-17

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K-17

42C

K-17

44H

K-17

44HC

K-17

44L

K-17

44LC

Professional Series™

Test KitSelection Guide

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Two industry leaders team up to give youtest results you can rely on: these kitsfeature advanced technology from theMyron L Company, America’s foremostmanufacturer of handheld instruments forwater analysis, plus the Taylor chemistriesyou know and trust.

Oxidation Reduction ±999 mVPotential (ORP)pH Range 0-14 pHTDS Range 0-9999 ppm,

10-200 pptConductivity Range 0-9999 S,

6-200 mSResistivity Range 10 K -30 MTemperature Range 0-71° C

32-160° FTemperature Automatic 0-71° C; plus userCompensation adjustable 0-9.99% per °CAccuracy ±1% of readingCalibration Keypad with promptsPower 9 V alkaline battery

(with low battery warning)Dimensions 7.7" l x 2.7" w x 2.5" hWeight <14 oz.Meter Limited 2-yearWarranty from Myron L Co.

Myron LModel 6P(in K-6550)

UltrameterSpecifications

Range 0-14 pHResolution .01 pHAccuracy ±.05 pHAuto Temperature 0-71° CCompensation 32-160° FCalibration Finger-adjustable controlsPower 9 V alkaline battery

(with low battery warning)Dimensions 7.7" l x 2.7" w x 2.5" hWeight <12 oz.Meter Limited 2-yearWarranty from Myron L Co.

Myron LModel pH1(in K-6510)

Range 0-5000 ppm TDSResolution Taut-band meter

movementAccuracy ±2% full scaleAuto Temperature 10-71° CCompensation 50-160° FCalibration Finger-adjustable controlsPower 9 V zinc carbon

or alkaline batteryDimensions 4.5" l x 3.4" w x 4.0" hWeight 16 oz.Meter Limited 2-yearWarranty from Myron L Co.

Myron LModel 512T5

(in K-6540)

K-6540

K-6550

K-6510

Meter Kits

pH MeterSpecifications

TDS MeterSpecifications

Want to verify the available chlorinecontent of a batch of sodium hypochlorite?Check a biguanide-sanitized pool? Monitora polyquat algaecide? Chances are, wemake whatever specialty test you need.

Most tests are performed by one of twopopular techniques: titration with droptests (D) whose endpoints are signaledby a striking change in color, orcolorimetric comparison using liquid-color standards in Midget™ (M), Slide™

(S), or Long iewpath™ (L) comparators.

Some of our best selling kits are picturedhere. For a complete listing of specialtyitems, contact us at 800-TEST KIT orconsult your price list.

AcidityK-1547 (D) 1 drop = 0.5 g/100 mL HCl

QAC/Polyquat AlgaecideA K-1582 (D)

1 drop = 10 or 25 ppm AC,1 drop = 3.5 or 9 ppm polyquat

K-9065 (D)1 drop = 1.25 ppm AC,1 drop = 0.5 ppm polyquat

AlkalinityK-1726 (D) 1 drop = 10 ppm CaCO3

Biguanide/Hydrogen Peroxide B K-1725 (D)

1 drop = 5 ppm PHMB,1 drop = 5 ppm H2O2

BromineK-1241 (S) 0-3.0 ppm K-1517 (D) 1 drop = 0.5 or 1.25 ppm Two reagent sizes available

K-1773 (M) 0.2-3.0 ppm

Chlorine (free, combined, & total)C K-1289 (S) 1.0-10 ppm D K-1515 (D) 1 drop = 0.2 or 0.5 ppm

Two reagent sizes available (.75 oz. shown)

E K-1518 (D) same as K-1515 with 2 oz.reagents except 1 drop = 0.2 ppm only,plus test to distinguish monopersulfateshockK-1768 (M) 0.2-3.0 ppmK-9047 (M) 0.1-2.0 ppm

Chlorine (total only)K-1141 (S) 0.2-12 ppmK-1201 (S) 0-1.0 ppm

Chlorine Bleach (sodiumhypochlorite)K-1579 (D) 1 drop = 10 or 100 ppm,

0.05 or 0.5%

AK-1582

BK-1725

CK-1289

Specialty Tests


FAS-DPD

FAS-DPD

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DK-1515

CopperF K-1738 (M) 0.2-3.0 ppm

Cyanuric AcidG K-1720 (visual by turbidity) 20-100 ppm

Photo page 16

Deox ReagentUse with liquid DPD or FAS-DPDchlorine tests to eliminate interferencefrom monopersulfate shock

H K-2041 (D) .75 oz.Photo page 16

K-2042 (D) 2 oz.

HardnessK-1770 (D) 1 drop = 10 ppm CaCO3

Hydrogen PeroxideK-1825 (D) 1 drop = 5 ppm

IronK-1716 (M) 0-2.0 ppm

ManganeseK-3221 (L) 0-3.0 ppm

I stopped by a local pool supply store onemorning to replenish my reagents. Waitingin line to check out I heard two guys talkingin hushed tones behind me. I immediatelygrew suspicious and began to eavesdrop.“No, that’s not it,” one said, “I’m followingthe directions exactly, I just can’t read thesanitizer level. Three ppm, five ppm, whocan tell the difference?” I spun around andasked the troubled tester if he used a colorcomparator for sanitizer checks. Turns outhe did. I pulled a Taylor kit off theshelf and handed it to him. “You’d bettertake one of these with you,” I told him,“Sounds to me like you have red-greencolorblindness.” He looked at me incredu-lously, so I explained that about 6% ofmen have difficulty differentiating betweenthe pink colors on a standardcomparator, which is just oneof the reasons Taylor offersFAS-DPD sanitizer tests.Instead of comparing colors,you just titrate until the pinksample turns colorless. There’sno guesswork involved, and theFAS-DPD method allows you todetermine both free andcombined chlorine directly, nosubtraction required. (A bennieI myself appreciate.)

EK-1518

FK-1738

FAS-DPD

JK-1106

GK-1720See page 15


NitrateK-1128 (S) 0-10 ppm, 0-100 ppm

by dilution

OzoneK-1818 (S) 0-2.0 ppm

I K-1822 (S) 0-0.66 ppm

pHK-1285-1 (M) 3.0-10.0 K-1285-2 (M) 6.8-8.2K-1285-6 (M) 7.2-8.6

PhosphateJ K-1106 (printed-color standards)

0-1000 ppb

Sodium Chloride (salt water)K K-1766 (D) 1 drop = 200 ppm NaCl

K-1767 (D) 1 drop = 20, 40, 100, 200, or 800 ppm NaCl

L Total Dissolved SolidsK-1764 (D) 1 drop = 50 ppm CaCO3

HK-2041

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IK-1822


I was sitting in my office one day, checkingthe expiration date on my test strips, whenthe phone rang. “What’s that?” I said tothe frantic lady on the other end, “You andyour son went swimming, and now you’veboth got green hair? I’ll be right there.”When I got to the scene, I found the boy’smother in a panic. She was sure theirgreen hair was due to too much chlorine,but she had tested the sanitizer level, andit was within the ideal range. “Ma’am,” Isaid, “that chlorine myth is the oldest onein the book.” As all PIs know, copper turnshair green, not chlorine. I unpacked myTaylor K-1738, took a water sample, addedsome reagents, and sure enough thesample developed a blue color, which Imatched to my printed-color standards—2.0 ppm! Her eyes beseeched me forreassurance. “Copper gets into poolsand spas through fill water,treatment, or from plumbingcorroded by unbalancedwater, so more investigationwill be necessary to determinethe exact source of the metal,”I said. I pointed the formerblonde in the direction of someswimmer’s shampoo to preventany more unintentional hair-coloring episodes. The Case ofthe Green-Haired Swimmerswas resolved by that afternoon.

KK-1766

LK-1764

In addition to its pool- and spa-related products, Taylor manufacturestest kits for analyzing water in a wide variety of institutional, industrial,and commercial applications:

• Agriculture/Aquaculture• Boiler and Cooling Systems• Environmental Monitoring• Food Processing and Bottling• Industrial Cleaning• Industrial Processing• Potable Water• Science Education• Testing Laboratories• Wastewater• Water Conditioning


Industrial and Commercial Water Testing

KitsK-2000 K-2100 1A 1A 1A 1A 1A 1AK-2015 2115 1A 1A 1A 1A 1A 1A 1A 1A 1AK-2005 2105 1A 1A 1A 1A 1A 1A 1A 1A 1A 1A 1A 1A 2AK-2005C K-2105C K-0203 1C 1C 1C 1C 1C 1C 1C 1C 1C 1C 1C 1C 3CK-2006 1A 1A 1A 1A 1A 1A 1A 1A 1A 2A 1I 1AK-2106 1A 1A 1A 1A 1A 1A 1A 1A 1A 1I 1AK-2006C 1C 1C 1C 1C 1C 1C 1C 1C 1C 1C 2C 2I 1CK-2007 1A 1A 1A 1A 6AK-2009 1A 1A 6A 1I 1A

* Counterlab Rx 1 contains one R-0013-F instead of three R-0013-C but otherwise mirrors the Service Complete™ test kit

KitsK-1000 1A 1AK-1001 K-1101 1A 1A 1AK-1003 1A 1A 1A 1A 1A 1A 1AK-1004 1A 1A 1A 1A 1A 1A 1A 1AK-1005 1A 1A 1A 1A 1A 1A 1A 1A 1A 2A 1A 1A 1A

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KitsK-1741 1C 1C 1C 1C 1C 1C 1C 1C 1C 4C 1C 1C 1CK-1741C 1C 1C 1C 1C 1C 1C 1C 1C 1C 4C 1C 2C 1C 1C 1C 1C 1C 1CK-0202 1C 1C 1C 1C 1C 1C 2C,1F 1C 2C 1C 1C 1C 1C 1C 1C

* Water Analysis Center also includes one R-0618-E, one R-0627S-50-F, and one R-0653-2-C

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Key: The number equals the quantity of bottles in the kit; the letter indicates the size of the bottle: 1A = one .75 oz. (22 mL) bottle;C = 2 oz. (60 mL); E = 16 oz. (500 mL); F = 32 oz. (1000 mL); I = 10 g

Individual Reagents


Many of our reagents are specificallyformulated to work with a test cell ofcertain volume. Therefore, when orderingreplacement reagents it is helpful to knowthe part number of the kit the reagentcame from (K-XXXX) or the reagentnumber itself (R-XXXX). Because allchemicals have a shelf life, you shouldgauge your usage rates carefully beforeordering in quantity and be sure to rotateyour stock.

Reagents are available singly for all fieldsizes shown in this catalog, and most inboxed multi-packs. Many reagents are alsooffered in bulk (pints, quarts, gallons,pounds, tablet multi-packs, etc.). Allavailable reagents, including DPD tablets,are listed in the Pool & Spa Water TestingProducts Price List. The tables below showreplacement reagents for our most popularproducts.

REFILLS & UPGRADESEFILLS & UPGRADESREFILLS & UPGRADES

ResidentialSeries™

2000Series™

Replacement Reagents in .75 or 2 oz. Bottles:Use the shipping cartons to display reagents neatly. Mix and match tosuit your needs, as shown.

Unsure you’re getting accurate readings?Use standard reference solutions in place of yourwater sample to “test your test kit.” These solu-tions work with any manufacturer’s liquid, tablet,or strip test.

R-7062-E Buffer Solution pH 7.6 (16 oz.)

R-7063-E Hardness Standard 200 ppm (16 oz.)

R-7064-E Alkalinity Standard 100 ppm (16 oz.)

R-7065-E CYA Standard 50 ppm (16 oz.)

K-7066-E All four 16 oz. solutions

DPD Chlorine Reagent Pack(K-0555)R-0001 R-0002 R-0003 (.75 oz.)Use with any Taylor comparator (except FAS-DPD kits)Also available in 12-packs

Pool & Spa Water Chemistry Booklet & Watergram™

Replacement Pack (K-2004)2004B 6026 Use with 2000™ and Professional™ series onlyAlso available in 12-packs

Deox Reagent Reagent Pack(K-2041)R-0867 (.75 oz.)Use with 2000 Series™

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Deox Reagent Reagent Pack(K-2042)R-0867 (2 oz.)Use with K-1518, K-2005C, Commercial™ orProfessional™ series

Counterlab Rx 1™ ConversionPack (K-0203B) R-0013-F 2280 9792Use with K-2005C contents to create the CounterlabRx 1™ pictured on page 7

Translated Instruction/WaterChemistry Booklet (K-2004S, K-2004F, K-2004G)Use with 2000 Series™ to convert English to Spanish (S), French (F), or German (G)

K-7066-E

Prepackaged Sets

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One of the strangest cases I’ve workedinvolved a hot tub with a terrible odorproblem. When I arrived at the scene, Iquestioned the owners and learned theirwater was sanitized with chlorine and thetub was drained and refilled at properintervals. Nevertheless, the situationsmelled fishy. Well, to be more accurate, itsmelled like chloramines. So I asked if theytested for both free and combined chlorine.They said they did and found the levelsacceptable. I asked to inspect their test kit,and the minute I saw it I knew this caperwas an inside job! Turns out the ownersstored their kit spaside with the lid rippedoff, exposing the contents to sunlight andhigh temperatures. When I asked if theytook the kit inside over the winter; theycracked like a couple of icicles and toldme they didn’t. More inspection revealedinterchanged bottle caps andreagents clearly overdue forreplacement. No wonder theirspa smelled; their reagentswere useless. These jokerswere clearly guilty of gross testkit neglect, so I threw the bookat them—Taylor’s Pool and SpaWater Chemistry book, that is.The 2004B clearly explains theproper care of reagents andmuch more. If your copy hasgone missing, replacementsare available.

Proper Care of ReagentsExtreme temperature fluctuations can cause reagents to deteriorate quickly.To maintain their shelf life, store reagents at a consistent temperature of36°–85°F (2°–29°C). If liquid reagents should freeze, they may remainuseful if allowed to thaw completely at room temperature. However, if thebottle cracks, if you see a crusty buildup around the dropper tip, or ifthere are floating particles that do not dissolve when the bottle is shaken, the reagent should be replaced. For more detailed information, call800-TEST KIT (837-8548) and request our technical bulletin on reagentshelf life. And, when placing an order, don’t forget to request heated or“protect from freezing” service with motor freight if necessary.

Above: Taylor water chemistry experts have been invited to teach at the International Pool Spa Expo and several regional trade shows;at numerous commercial pool operator training sessions; and at seminars for environmental health professionals and service technicians.left: VP of Sales Tom Metzbower, middle: Sales Manager Wayne Ivusich, right: Technical Coordinator ody O’Grady.

Above: Help is just a phone call away.

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Taylor water-testing specialists speak at trade shows, conferences, and other large-groupgatherings nationwide. Look for us. Invite us!


Technical Assistance

Large-Group Seminars

If your professional responsibilitiesinvolve water quality management, you’llbe pleased to know that at Taylor we’recommitted to providing you with accurate,timely, and easily understood informationabout pool and spa water chemistry.

Go one-on-one at 800-TEST KIT [email protected]’s customer service representativesreceive extensive product training. Theycan advise you about the best product foryour testing application and answerquestions about test procedures. Degreedchemists with firsthand knowledge of thespecial conditions that exist in pool andspa water are available to address moreadvanced water chemistry topics.

isit www.taylortechnologies.com todownload test instructions and MaterialSafety Data Sheets, review the answers tofrequently asked technical questions, findproduct information, locate distributors,e-mail your queries and comments, andmore. Check back frequently; we will addto our capabilities throughout the year.

TRADE SUPPORTRADE SUPPORTTRADE SUPPORT

Pool & Spa Water Chemistry(2004B):Popular 60-page guide includes dosage charts.

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Many a newcomer to testing has beenintroduced to the basic concepts of waterbalance and sanitation by the bookletI Never Liked Chemistry. Most thengraduate to the industry bible of watertesting and treatment, Taylor’s Pool & SpaWater Chemistry, offered in English,Spanish, French, German, and waterproof(English) editions. Sold singly; standardEnglish version also available in a 25-pack(2004B-25).

The mailing list for our free taylortalknewsletter includes thousands of retailstores, service companies, builders,environmental health departments, andaquatics facilities. Every issue contains amix of commentary, instruction, productnews, and field reporting guaranteed toincrease the technical knowledge of evenveteran water analysts. Get yourorganization signed up for taylortalk bycalling 800-TEST KIT or faxing yourname and business mailing address to410-771-4291.

Who’s water-loving, eye-catching, and theperfect pitchman for Taylor testingsupplies? The Pool Investigotter™,Nature’s premier aquatic detective! Thisengaging PI is ready to help retailers directcustomers to water-analysis-related areasin your showroom.

E-mail [email protected] tolearn how you can obtain a vinyl banner,poster, counter mat, static-cling decal, andtake-one pad of Taylor testing tips, allstarring the Pool Investigotter™.

Buy one of the labs on page 7 and you’llreceive a vinyl banner to identify yourtesting station at no additional charge.

I Never Liked Chemistry:Available in packs of 50 (5695-50)or 150 (5695-150) for only penniesper copy. Updated in 2004.

Attract Customers:To help you sell Taylor testing products,we offer these colorful merchandising aidsat no charge.

Merchandising

Publications

Newsletter:Back issues of taylortalk makean excellent training tool fornew hires.

Threshold 1 “Manufactured for…” on a Taylor label, blue case,Taylor reagents inside. For any Residential Series™

or 2000 Series™ wet chemistry kit. Free!Minimum: 100+ of the same test kit

Threshold 2Free! Your brand hot-stamped on a “Taylor blue” case, Taylorreagents inside. For any Residential Series™ or 2000 Series™ wetchemistry kit.Minimum: 1,000+ of the same test kit

Thresholds 3 and 4At Threshold 3, get a free multicolor custom case label on anyResidential Series™ or 2000 Series™ wet chemistry kit (all othercomponents standard issue). At Threshold 4, add your choice of casecolor plus customized reagent labels, instructions, MSDSs, and shippingcartons. All free!

Minimum for multicolor custom case label: 2,500 + of the same test kit Minimum for complete customization: 10,000+ of the same test kit

Consider the powerful impact ofincluding reagents with Taylor labelsinside kits emblazoned with your name.Several of our customers have foundthat including reagents with Taylorlabels inside customized cases putsthe same stamp of quality on theirproducts that seeing the mark “Intelinside” does for personal computersand the “Good Housekeeping seal”does for housewares.

Or go completely custom—from casecolor and case label, to private-labeledreagents with your own material safetydata sheets, to shipping cartons withyour name and the appropriate DOTdisclosures.

Now you can purchase Taylor kits withyour brand name on them at no extracharge when you buy the statedminimum quantity.

Four thresholds of participation make ourcustom manufacturing program a cost-effective alternative to buying our liquidtest kits off the shelf. Call to discuss thepossibilities open to you today.


Custom Manufacturing

TRADE SUPPORTRADE SUPPORTTRADE SUPPORT

Domestically, Taylor test kits and reagentsmay be ordered through a network of350+ distributor locations. Two masterdistributors cover international sales.

What does it take to become a Taylordistributor? Adherence to the higheststandards of business practice. Knowledgeof the pool and spa market. Responsivenessto customers. Fair pricing. Familiarity withTaylor’s products. You can expect all ofthis and more from our partners. Withdistributors throughout the continentalUnited States plus Hawaii, we’ve got youcovered. Call 800-TEST KIT (837-8548)for names in your area or to request alisting of our entire network.

Exports of pool and spa test kits andreagents to all other countries, exceptCanada, are handled exclusively byHornerXpress Worldwide, in FortLauderdale, Florida. Call 954-938-5355(fax 954-938-5244) for assistance.

In Canada, our master distributor isLowry & Associates of Newmarket,Ontario. For more information, call905-836-0505 (fax 905-895-4539).

It is our policy never to compete with ourdistributors on price; however, anyone iswelcome to establish an account directlywith Taylor. Call our toll-free number tospeak with a customer service representativeabout pricing, terms of sale, shippingpractices, and return procedures.

There are nearly 700 items in our pooland spa water-testing product line. Nodistributor can stock them all. But ourdistributors can ask us to drop-shipdirectly to you so you’ll have quick turn-around on your order. We do our best tomake “special orders” painless—in the 48contiguous states we’re even able to offerTaylor distributors free (standard) freightand no minimum order on your dropshipment. Our goal is to make it easy tochoose Taylor for all your testing needs.

Above : We never forget the customers who trust us to get the chemistry right.

Don’t wait! It’s essential to check yourorder immediately upon receipt and contactyour Taylor distributor or, for directsales, our customer service department ifthere is a problem. Exchanges or creditsare considered within 30 days of shipmentfrom Taylor. Delaying notification maymean you will not be able to return themerchandise or file a damage claim withthe carrier.

(If you purchased from us directly, pleaserefer to the Taylor Order Number on thepacking slip when calling. A 20% restockingfee may apply if we shipped as instructed.Note: we regret that unauthorized returnsmust be refused.)

Taylor Technologies is committed to be the preferred provider ofwater-testing products wherever water quality is monitored. Westrive for complete customer satisfaction, providing you with:

• innovative business solutions • consistent product performance• accurate and timely delivery • assured regulatory compliance• and a caring and talented staff motivated to meet your expectations

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